Topic: Chapter 4 – Mental and Emotional Disorders
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Chapter 4, Lesson 1
4.1
Anxiety Disorders - Describe types of
anxiety disorders:
Personality Disorders:
Describe the behavior of someone who is
passive-aggressive.
Describe the behavior of someone who
has a borderline personality.
Mood Disorder:
Describe the behavior of someone who is
bipolar.
4.2
Suicide - What are 3 causes of teen
suicide?
List 3 warning signs of suicide:
Treatment for mental and emotional disorders can include medication, counseling, or
both.
Disorder – a disturbance in the ____________________________ of a part of the body.
Anxiety disorders may first become apparent during the teen years or young adulthood.
Anxiety disorders – is a disorder in which intense ___________________________
keeps a person from functioning normally.
One type of anxiety disorder is a phobia
Phobia – exaggerated fear of a specific ______________________________________
Personality Disorders – a psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to
interact ___________________________ with others.
Two examples of personality disorders are:
People who feel sad for a long period of time and for no explainable reason may have a
mood disorder.
Mood Disorder – disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem
__________________________________ or extreme
The symptoms that come with the depressive side of bipolar disorder also occur in major
depression.
Major Depression – very serious mood disorder in which people lose
__________________________________ and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
Depression in Teens
1. Some studies suggest that as many as ________ percent of teens suffer from
major depression.
2. Teens who are depressed may turn to _______________________or other
drugs.
3. Left untreated, depression can become worse.
4. If you know someone who is depressed, encourage that person to talk to a
_____________________ or other trusted adult.
People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations in which they see or hear things that
are not actually there.
Schizophrenia – a severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with _________
.
Chapter 4, Lesson 2
It is important to recognize the warning signs of suicide and seek help if you or someone
you know is suffering from severe depression.
Suicide – _____________________________ taking of one’s own life
What are two things you can do to help a
friend who might be showing signs of
suicide?
Causes of Depression that can lead to Suicide
A family _____________
The _____________ of someone close
______________________________ or other drug dependencies within the family
Witnessing domestic _________________ or being a victim of physical or sexual abuse
Inability to handle ________________________ of at school or at home
Unsupportive _____________________
Feelings of being disconnected from or ________________________ by peers
4.2
What is the most important thing to
remember if a friend tells you to keep her
thoughts of suicide a secret?
What are some things you can think about
to help you cope with suicidal thoughts?
Warning Signs of Suicide
_____________________ suicide plans openly.
Dropping _______________ through words and actions.
A sudden fascination with the topic of ____________________.
Dramatic changes in the person’s __________________________.
Self-destructive _________________________.
__________________________ from friends, family, and regular activities.
A sudden change in __________________.
Ways of Providing Support
______________ to the person.
Show an _______________ in the person’s problem.
Do not be ______________________ to ask whether the individual is planning to harm
him or herself.
Urge the person to share his or her feelings and thoughts with a trusted _____________.
Never _______________________ to keep suicide plans a secret.
4.3
How do you know if you have a mental
health problem that is serious?
Who are some people who you could go
to if you had a mental/emotional problem?
Chapter 4, Lesson 3
What to Do If You Need Help
1. If you feel that you need help, talk to a parent or guardian, the school nurse, a
counselor at school, or other trusted adult.
2. The person you speak to may be able to help you or point you toward someone
who can, such as a mental health professional.
For many emotional problems, professional counseling, or therapy, is often needed
Therapy – an approach that teachers you different way of ________________________
Therapy:
What are the 3 types of therapy settings?
How do current medications work to treat
mental & emotional problems?
Therapy settings include:
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Family therapy – counseling that seeks to improve troubled
_____________________________________
Drug Treatment Therapy
Summary
4.1
- Describe several warning signs of someone who is depressed.
- How would a teen know the difference between major depression and just feeling sad occasionally?
4.3
- Why is it important for a person with mental/emotional problems to seek help?